ISLAMABAD – US President Donald Trump held telephonic conversation with Pakistan’s Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, asking Pakistan to use its influence to bring Iran back to the negotiating table.
A report by wire service said Trump made a call with Field Marshal Asim Munir, placing Pakistan at the center of fresh diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Citing Pakistani sources, the news agency said call was initiated by President Trump.
White House Press Secretary’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, while details of the broader discussion between Trump and Field Marshal Asim Munir remain unclear.
Reuters reported that the primary request from Washington was for Pakistan to use its influence and relations with Iran to help bring Tehran back to negotiations.
The development comes amid heightened tensions involving the United States and Iran, with Washington pursuing economic pressure while diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation in the region.
Against this backdrop, Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Monday, where he met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also attended the meeting. The visit has assumed added significance following Trump’s reported phone call, with Pakistan potentially playing a key role in efforts to keep diplomatic channels open between Iran and the United States.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir travelled to Iran as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability.
The timing of the visit, coming shortly after the reported Trump-Munir conversation, has intensified speculation about Pakistan’s possible diplomatic role in efforts to bring Iran back to negotiations.
While the exact details of Trump’s conversation with Field Marshal Asim Munir remain undisclosed, the reported request from Washington and Munir’s subsequent arrival in Tehran have placed Pakistan in a potentially important position as regional tensions continue to unfold.
